The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Emmy Nominated Guests
Sep 5, 2025
Join acclaimed actor Colman Domingo, known for his roles in 'Euphoria' and 'Fear the Walking Dead', as he shares insights on his film 'Sing Sing'. Documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield discusses her impactful series 'Social Studies', revealing the darker side of social media's effect on youth mental health. Actor Paul W. Downs dives into the world of late-night television and the evolving landscape of comedy, peppering the discussion with humor and personal stories. It's a delightful blend of art, friendship, and the nuances of modern media!
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How Shrinking Cast Jason Segel
- Jason Segel recounts how Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein saw him dancing and cast him in Shrinking after they suggested Harrison Ford watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
- Harrison Ford texted the production "BTW, good dick," which Segel printed and framed as a keepsake.
Making Sing Sing With Formerly Incarcerated Actors
- Colman Domingo describes Sing Sing, a film using trained formerly incarcerated men to portray versions of themselves.
- He explains the project felt documentary-like and emphasized theater programs' transformative power inside prisons.
Prison Programs Change Narratives
- Domingo highlights how prison arts programs build skills and humanity rather than the usual violent tropes of prison films.
- He cites theater, advocacy, and gardening as positive inside-prison activities that reshape lives.